Jiang Mian knew Wan Lianlian very well.
She could even predict what Wan Lianlian would post on Weibo, and it aligned closely with her expectations.
Wan Lianlian was indeed foolish.
So predictable that even a former agent who knew her so well could be discarded?
Jiang Mian thought: this proves that her judgment had been spot-on. She had recognized talent early and brought it into her fold.
Fan Qing, meanwhile, leaned on his hand and watched the unfolding drama.
Wan Lianlian’s reaction immediately amplified the chaos.
And just as Jiang Mian had predicted—her reply was, indeed, quite silly.
Wan Lianlian v: Thank you to the fans for your concern. I just don’t want to hear certain people’s messages anymore. I want to prove with my own abilities that my choices weren’t wrong.
She could still say that with such confidence?
Where did that confidence come from?
Fan Qing was intrigued.
Well, fine.
He propped up his chin, eyes narrowing slightly, ready to watch the show.
Exactly as Jiang Mian intended, Wan Lianlian had taken the bait perfectly.
Jiang Mian thought, But I can’t help shaking my head…
Wan Lianlian’s brain had never been quick, Jiang Mian had known this. Over all these years, it hadn’t improved one bit.
But that was for the best.
Jiang Mian adjusted her freshly cut short hair.
This hairstyle had been Yao Ge’s suggestion. She had originally had long, wavy hair and had been reluctant to cut it.
But whose advice was it?
Yao Ge’s!
Jiang Mian remembered the outfit Yao Ge had tailored for her. The very next day, she followed his advice and cut her hair short.
Afterward, she had to admit—it suited her perfectly.
She looked amazing.
Indeed, transferring jobs had been the best decision she’d ever made.
The moment Wan Lianlian posted on Weibo, she was immediately roasted by the masses.
Not that anything else mattered—what she had said was okay. Relying on her own abilities? Proving herself?
“I’m dying laughing at Wan Lianlian. Looks like Jiang Mian really worked hard guiding her before. Does she even have an agent now? Otherwise, how could she say such things? If she really relied on her own ability, why would she have become a mistress?”
“I’m shocked by Wan Lianlian’s post. Is she serious? Did she really post that to show off? If she wanted to rely on her own ability, Jiang Mian had already set everything up for her, made her a top-tier actress. Why would she drop in status? Doesn’t she have any clue herself?”
“I’m stunned. Wan Lianlian really got spoiled by her male fans and has no sense of direction?”
“I’m laughing my ass off. Nothing better to do lately, might as well watch the show.”
Almost all netizens responded with mass ridicule. Jiang Mian was momentarily taken aback.
Damn!
If things leaned entirely in her favor, how could she orchestrate the perfect takedown?
Thinking this, she quickly contacted the undercover agent she had planted.
This undercover had infiltrated the base of those male fans.
The moment he got the message, he perked up.
Action! Money incoming!
He hurriedly opened the large group he had infiltrated.
The first thing he saw was a shocking post:
“Guys, not sure if it’s just me, but I kind of feel they might be right… Lianlian used to rely on her ability, but now it’s not the same. Otherwise, how do we explain Jiang Mian’s situation?”
Damn!
There’s a mole!
The undercover agent was shocked beyond belief.
How had this mole sneaked in?
No way, no way—if this mole keeps interfering like this, how could he even continue to take money and get things done?
Fuming, he quickly typed out a response.
“What are you talking about? Hasn’t Lianlian worked hard? Even if Jiang Mian arranged things, isn’t Lianlian herself the one who endured hardship and worked diligently to earn her position? Isn’t that what real skill is? Jiang Mian at most played a supporting role! But look at what she’s doing to Lianlian now! She almost crushed her completely. Even if she’s no longer her agent, would anyone with years of connection do something like this?”
Yue!
The undercover paused and felt a wave of nausea after typing that.
Could someone really say something like that?
…Well, technically, yes.
For money, saying a few lines like this was nothing.
He quickly typed another line.
“And don’t you see the reason why Jiang Mian didn’t go anywhere else, but specifically to Tenghuang with Fan Qing? Isn’t it just to irritate Lianlian? She’s literally slapping Lianlian in the face! And you’re not even concerned for Lianlian?”
Well-reasoned, indeed.
After a moment of gagging, he quickly glanced at the reaction.
The effect was explosive.
The previous speaker was immediately kicked out by the group owner.
Once that was done, the group owner went on voice chat with enthusiasm:
“Exactly! Let’s all be clear—why are we still in this group? Because we’ve seen Lianlian’s efforts all these years! We can’t just let others stir the pot and let ourselves fall first! This is clearly Jiang Mian’s scheme—we must support Lianlian.”
“Exactly, exactly. That person just now must have been an idiot. Doesn’t he know what Jiang Mian did to Lianlian? If it weren’t for Jiang Mian, how would Lianlian have ended up like this?”
“Totally agree! Without Jiang Mian, Lianlian wouldn’t be in this situation.”
Relieved, the undercover breathed a sigh of relief.
The situation was stabilized!
Next, he needed to…
He quickly continued speaking in voice chat:
“Exactly! Without Jiang Mian, Lianlian wouldn’t be in such a miserable spot! Meanwhile, she’s moved to a new company and secured new support. Brothers, we need to be careful. Jiang Mian didn’t go anywhere else—why go to Tenghuang? This is clearly a conspiracy! I think she’s planning to mess with Lianlian!”
He stroked his chin. Enough?
The undercover thought for a moment and decided to be even more cautious.
“Brothers, don’t you think this is suspicious? Jiang Mian is obviously plotting something against Lianlian. We should strike first!”
With that, the group began to waver.
“Hmm… that actually sounds reasonable.”
“Yeah, Jiang Mian going to Tenghuang isn’t just for Fan Qing and that Yao Ge, is it?”
“Exactly. And that Yao Ge—just a rookie designer, right? Lianlian never said anything wrong about him. Plus, there were scandals before; he doesn’t seem like a good person.”
“Right! Lianlian said it correctly—how can Jiang Mian think some random outfit could surpass haute couture? I can’t stand it! I need to post more insults—can’t let Jiang Mian be comfortable!”
Perfect.
It worked!
The undercover saw the group starting to stir and grinned.
Finally, mission accomplished.
He really didn’t want to stay in this group any longer!
Reading their posts every day, he felt his brain was being polluted.
Thanks to the undercover’s instigation, Wan Lianlian’s fans began attacking Jiang Mian’s Weibo.
Passersby were shocked.
“…? Wait, what are Wan Lianlian’s fans thinking? They’re attacking Jiang Mian? She really had to endure Lianlian’s nonsense for years—this is unbelievable!”
“Exactly. Lianlian was ruthless toward Jiang Mian, and yet Jiang Mian stayed loyal, guiding her wholeheartedly. Now Lianlian fans act like Jiang Mian’s the villain—how do they even think?”
“Well, in their minds, Lianlian can do no wrong. It’s obvious. I’ll just watch—those fans are going to get schooled eventually.”
“Indeed, waiting for the lesson.”
“Waiting for the lesson +1.”
The online backlash paused temporarily. Jiang Mian, after contacting the undercover, let out a thin bead of sweat.
Wan Lianlian’s fans had nearly gone rogue!
Damn, shouldn’t you have been more steadfast?
Fortunately, she had planted the undercover deep inside!
She thought: there’s no time to delay.
If she didn’t act cleanly and quickly, the pieces in this game would all be ruined.
Wan Lianlian really wasn’t a worthy opponent.
For a moment, Jiang Mian felt a peculiar frustration at her own adversary.
Even as a competitor, Wan Lianlian was useless!
Tch.
Wan Lianlian’s fans were still on the attack, and Jiang Mian’s counterposts came swiftly.
She attended a banquet hosted by Madame Wen.
At the event, Jiang Mian’s short, sharp haircut and her crisp, striking outfit made her stand out among a sea of women in gowns and dresses.
The moment she appeared, all the ladies present were stunned.
“Isn’t that… that agent?”
“Yeah, I remember her… Jiang Mian, right?”
“Exactly! She’s here too? Which agency is she from?”
The crowd buzzed with speculation, and soon the sharpest among them began to figure it out.
“Hiss, I remember the whole Madame Wen affair—it was Jiang Mian who brought it up, right? Could it be… that Madame Wen specifically invited her?”
“Ah? No way! That whole thing was such a mess. If she didn’t hold a grudge before, it’s already impressive—now she’s actually inviting her over?”
“Well, messy or not, it’s actually a good thing. Haven’t you seen how radiant Madame Wen looks now? She seems more vibrant than ever. And everyone knows Mr. Li walked away with nothing—now she controls all the assets herself. Isn’t she living like royalty?”
“That’s true. If it were me at this age, I’d be thrilled to kick out that useless man too. With the money I’ve got, finding a few younger guys wouldn’t be hard at all.”
The conversation suddenly paused, tense and subtle.
Then someone changed the topic.
“Let’s not talk about that. What do you think of Jiang Mian’s outfit? I don’t know why, but I kind of like it. It’s got that equestrian, bold feel, but more practical for everyday wear.”
“Oh wow, Mrs. Fang, you like that style too? I agree—it actually looks pretty sharp. Honestly, after seeing all those long dresses and flowing hair, this outfit feels refreshing.”
“I’m telling you, it looks familiar. But also… not quite. Does anyone else feel like they’ve seen it before?”
“I feel the same. Maybe a certain brand? But the style doesn’t match exactly.”
“Why don’t we just ask?”
A few fashion-conscious ladies exchanged glances, then decided to ask.
Not Jiang Mian, but Madame Wen.
Madame Wen’s face immediately lit up with a smile upon hearing their questions.
It seemed she was happy to finally repay this favor.
With a playful tone, she teased the ladies, “I couldn’t resist asking her about the outfit earlier. Otherwise, you all might have grilled me instead!”
She didn’t keep them in suspense: “I asked her—she said a designer friend helped her tweak it a bit. His name is Yao Ge. You’ve probably heard of him.”
Instantly, the women who had been following the gossip felt a flicker of surprise.
Designer friend? Yao Ge?
That was the same Yao Ge from the whole Jiang Mian versus actress Wan Lianlian drama!
A few sharp-minded ladies immediately understood the purpose of today’s banquet.
They exchanged glances and discreetly took a sip of champagne to hide their expressions.
It was clear: Madame Wen genuinely remembered the favor, not a grudge.
She was willing to host such a grand banquet to personally give Jiang Mian face—a very impressive move.
Then their eyes brightened again with realization.
If Madame Wen was willing to extend this courtesy, maybe she could help open some connections. And Yao Ge seemed genuinely talented.